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Anubis the Egyptian God
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Anubis the Egyptian God

Egyptian name: Inpu Greek name: Anubis Representation: Jackal or human with jackal head. Anubis meaning The ancient name of Anubis, “Inpu”, means “that of the jackal”. He was first god of the dead and was relegated to the background when the...Read more
Why was the Egyptian goddess Hathor important?
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Why was the Egyptian goddess Hathor important?

What is special about goddess Hathor? Egyptian name: Hut-Hor Greek name: Hathor Representation: Cow, woman with a cow’s head or woman with cow’s horns and sun disk. Hathor. Goddess whose name means “The House of Horus“, for being mother and...Read more
Eye of Ra Meaning
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Eye of Ra Meaning

The eye is related to the concept of light and light energy. The left eye of Horus is related to the Moon, while the right eye is identified with the Sun and is the defender who is on his forehead. In this case we are faced with the personification of the eye of the...Read more
Eye of Ra
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Eye of Ra

The Eye of Ra has important implications within the Egyptian religion. It highlights the associated powers regarding the protection of the pharaoh, sacred places and homes. It is a being with extraordinary strength capable of subduing enemies. The Eye of Ra is...Read more
Who is the Egyptian Sun God Ra?
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Who is the Egyptian Sun God Ra?

Egyptian sun god Ra? Ra: “The Sun”, solar god of Heliopolis in ancient Egyptian religion. Ra was the symbol of sunlight, giver of life, as well as responsible for the cycle of death and resurrection. Iconography His most common representation was that of a...Read more